13.45
YieldingIrish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)
- Prize money: £76826.09
- 0m 6f 0y
- 26 runners
Runners: 26 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 019171 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him. |
12/1 |
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7th 6 (21) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Climbed the ranks as a 4yo, ending that campaign with placed efforts in the Ayr Silver Cup and at Ascot; down the field on seasonal return but he hasn't looked back since, winning at Epsom (6f, soft) on Derby day for the second year in succession, doing best of the low numbers in the Wokingham (the others in his group have done well since) and then seeing off 19 rivals at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) two weeks ago; showed a fantastic attitude on that latest occasion and his 6lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big performance. |
13/2 |
Form: 021200 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (13) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled. |
18/1 |
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13th 25 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming. |
12/1 |
Form: -90120 CD
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 3 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear. |
9/1 |
Form: 262623 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 20 (20) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider. |
11/1 |
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2nd 6 (20) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing. |
20/1 |
Form: 351444 CD BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
7f and Cork not really his bag, so not a bad effort at all when beaten less than 2l in Listed company last time; previous fourth of 20 in British-dominated Scurry handicap was creditable too, and will have every chance if he gets the right set-up. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (7) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap; twice successful at 6f; now attempting this trip for the first time; has run well in Listed sprints this term and won a Naas conditions event before a creditable fourth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh. |
7/1 |
Form: 1-2402 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (11) |
2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Good record over 6f on straight tracks and on easy ground; was second in C&D nursery at two, but there will probably be stronger finishers up the hill; jockey is one to watch. |
20/1 |
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21th 4 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here. |
10/1 |
Form: 563106 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Raced in unfavoured group in the Wokingham when last seen; prevailed by a neck over C&D (soft; sole British win) earlier in June and has possibilities back in this scenario. |
10/1 |
Form: -62609
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (9) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Best known for AW exploits, but is effective on turf; not a bad effort on seasonal return in the Habitat Handicap when 2.25l behind the winner Headmaster (6f, good); good second at Navan next time, but his latest two runs have been below-par, including when well beaten over 6.5f here last time; blinkers return and replace the visor worn that day. |
16/1 |
Form: 4-6003 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
C&D winner; very useful on his day and has won at Group 3 and Listed level; below best in three runs this term and sold for 35,000gns last month; tongue tie goes on for stable debut and on a dangerous mark if that sparks a revival. |
16/1 |
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23th 20 (15) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded. |
66/1 |
Form: 801441 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (4) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Scored for the third time when taking a Bellewstown handicap off 89 early last month (5f, good); solid efforts at Dundalk and Cork (5f, good to firm) since; just 1.25l behind Ipanema Queen latest; front runner is down 1lb and could go well. |
13/2 |
Form: 074217 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (6) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive. |
9/1 |
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1st 4 (7) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day. |
11/2 |
Form: -71200 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (14) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; another solid display over 7f at Cork next time; never got involved after slipping coming out of the gates in the Scurry Handicap last time (6.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix but not certain to appreciate this first try at the minimum trip. |
10/1 |
Form: 133001 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (10) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider. |
15/2 |
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12th 11 (16) |
2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Progressive and consistent sprinter until latest run at the Curragh; 6f looks his optimum; placed effort over 7f on AW doesn't mean he's sure to get up the hill here. |
10/1 |
Form: 51-1 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Promising debut over C&D in May 2025 before easily scoring at Dundalk by 3.25l; ordinary form, but looked potentially useful that day; off over a year and would be a smart effort to beat these on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
Form: 31-152 CD
Last run: 133 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won over 6f at the Curragh on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win at the same venue; beaten favourite over 5f last time; winning form points to a preference for testing conditions. |
8/1 |
Form: 4-1913 D BF
Last run: 71 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Off the mark at third attempt with straightforward Dundalk maiden win in April; excuses when ninth on handicap debut at this track after and bounced back to land conditions race at Fairyhouse (7f, gd) 29 days ago impressively in first-time tongue-tie; that's retained and he's proving progressive; the most solid option here and one of two for last year's winning trainer. |
9/4 |
Form: 040603 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark. |
15/2 |
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14th 10 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 4lb |
All five wins have come on the AW, including two at 6f last winter; highlight of turf form when third to Tango Flare here last autumn; fair form this term, but needs first-time cheekpieces to have an improving effect. |
14/1 |
Form: 141814 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won C&D maiden on yielding last year; three wins this season, including over 6f (good) here on latest, prevailing by a head; 2lb rise for that seems reasonable and the drop back to 5f no problem; should go well again. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 (14) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 180y |
10st 0lb |
Solid 3yo sprinter wasn't hit hard for handicap wins earlier in the season at Naas and the Curragh; after a break raced on unfavoured near side at former venue early this month when never counting; more expected of here, although not sure this wide draw is ideal. |
15/2 |
Form: 01-214 D
Last run: 92 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Built upon previous promise to win a 14-runner handicap at Naas (6f, good) last month on his second start of the season (prominent throughout); this Irish raider is open to further improvement and entitled to respect. |
12/1 |
Form: 1-5316 CD
Last run: 139 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (11) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90. |
4/1 |
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1st 4 (8) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form. |
5/1 |
Form: 1-4071 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 0lb |
All three wins over 5f, including pair of Cork handicaps last summer; didn't threaten in valuable Curragh handicaps last twice, including over extended 6f last month; tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
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7th 11 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
8st 13lb |
Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke here in the Rockingham, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at his best at Dundalk on first start this year; down the field behind Genesis in the Rockingham last month. |
12/1 |
Form: 313623 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far. |
11/2 |
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2nd 10 (10) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance. |
10/1 |
Form: 715000 C
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 1 (8) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Dual AW winner; rated 99 at his peak in Britain and gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh in June; finished last on both recent starts so needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
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15th 1 (15) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh three starts ago; now 10lb higher. |
16/1 |
Form: 744226 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive. |
7/1 |
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2nd 1 (11) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 1lb |
Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at Fairyhouse; another solid display at that venue two weeks ago when second in a seven-runner contest; jockey reported interference. |
11/2 |
Form: 524818
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (12) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for Owen Burrows; bought for 35,000gns in July and off the mark at third attempt for Michael Grassick when scoring over C&D last month on fast ground, making most; 7lb rise for that and first run on soft ground. |
6/1 |
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1st 7 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for Owen Burrows; okay stable debut at Naas (6f, good); never better than midfield at the Curragh on Sunday (6f, good to firm); this comes quick enough. |
7/1 |
Form: 23-15 C BF
Last run: 78 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (16) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Useful form in two runs in decent company last summer (both over 6f; good); second of 13 at this venue; not quite as good but respectable nonetheless when third at Naas; coped with easier ground when making a winning reappearance here early this month; opening mark seems fair; strong chance. |
9/2 |
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1st 11 (17) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 8lb |
Decent level of form in two runs last summer at 6f (both on good); second of 13 behind subsequent Group 3 runner-up Flushing Meadows at this venue; not quite as good but respectable nonetheless when third at Naas; gelded since. |
5/2 |
Betting Forcast
7/1 Sondad, 14/1 Dark Thirty, 14/1 Tango Flare, 15/2 Coul Angel, 10/1 Keke, 12/1 Unique Journey, 14/1 Toyotomi, 12/1 The Highway Rat, 14/1 Thunderbear, 16/1 Rosie Frith, 14/1 Strike Red, 16/1 Headmaster, 14/1 Dark Ace, 10/1 Bear On The Run, 16/1 Dmaniac, 16/1 Oceans Breath, 16/1 Sir Les Patterson, 12/1 Amiata, 14/1 Chicago Pope, 16/1 Staysound Susie, 14/1 Red Evolution, 16/1 Genesis, 25/1 Sommelier, 25/1 I Bid You Ajou, 25/1 Lohoobb, 33/1 The Pipers Call
Verdict
Typically highly competitive. COUL ANGEL has a sporting chance of reversing recent York form with top-weight Sondad, with likely players from the home challenge including Keke, Red Evolution, Amiata and the still unexposed 3yo Bear On The Run. [Alan Hewison]Selections
POSTDATA:
Keke